Fees for Immigration Matters

Homepage / Immigration Fees

Stage 1 – Initial Advice

As part of our package, we extend the benefit of a fixed fees to our initial advice on Immigration matters, ranging from £180 + VAT to £250 + VAT, based on case complexity and the level of advisor involved. Our team includes Senior Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors, and Paralegals, with some cases exclusively handled by Partners or Solicitors due to complexity.

What the fixed fee covers:

Various services, including meetings with clients, taking instructions, assessing documents, providing advice on eligibility and prospects of success, and written advice post-meeting. However, interpreter’s fees and other third-party payments are not included and need to be paid upfront if required.

Second Stage 2

We offer both hourly rates and fixed fees, depending on the advisor’s level and case complexity. The hourly rates range from £120 all the way to £250 depending upon the seniority and experience of the lawyer.

Fixed fees are calculated based on the anticipated time and hourly rates, which may vary based on the application’s specifics.

The fixed fee includes various services, such as advising on application requirements, preparing, and submitting applications, checking supporting documents, drafting a letter of support, booking appointments, and providing progress updates. However, Home Office fees and costs related to uploading documents or translations are not included and will be charged separately.

Naturalisation & British Citizenship

British Citizenship, Naturalisation, and Registration applications typically takes around 5 hours to complete, with costs ranging from £400 – £1200 + VAT.

The processing times vary based on the application location:

Inside the UK: Up to 6 months.
Outside the UK: Standard service – 12 weeks. Priority service is not available for these applications.

British Citizenship, Naturalisation, and Registration applications typically takes around 5 hours to complete, with costs ranging from £400 – £1200 + VAT.

The processing times vary based on the application location:

Inside the UK: Up to 6 months.
Outside the UK: Standard service – 12 weeks. Priority service is not available for these applications.

Types of Visas

Private Life in the UK

These types of application generally take 4 – 8 hours to complete, with costs ranging from £750 – £1800 + VAT. This type of application requires senior-level expertise. Processing times vary depending on the route and location of the application:

Inside the UK: Standard service – 8 weeks, Super Priority service – 24 hours (if available).
Outside the UK: Standard service – 12 weeks, Priority service – 6 weeks (if available).

Spouse/Partner /Fiancée

Spouse / Partner / Fiancé(e) Applications typically take around 6 hours, with costs ranging from £700 – £1800 + VAT. We offer both hourly rates and fixed fees, depending on the complexity and level of advisor. Processing times vary:

Inside the UK: Standard service – 8 weeks, Super Priority service – 24 hours (if available).
Outside the UK: Standard service – 12 weeks, Priority service – 6 weeks (if available).

Children & Dependants

Children/Dependant Applications

These applications usually require a senior-level solicitor due to their thorough examination and the costs range from £750 – £1800 + VAT. Processing times vary based on the application location:

Inside the UK: Standard service – 8 weeks, Super Priority service – 24 hours (if available).
Outside the UK: Standard service – 12 weeks, Priority service – 6 weeks (if available).

Visit Visa

Visit Visa Applications is typically straightforward and takes around 5 – 8 hours to complete, with costs ranging from £750 – £1600 + VAT on average.

Applications made outside the UK have the following processing times:

Standard service: Approximately 3 weeks.
Priority service: Expedited processing within 5 working days, subject to availability.

Student Visa

Our costs for assisting with the application generally range from £600 – £1200 + VAT.

If you are applying from within the UK:

Standard service usually takes around 8 weeks.
Super Priority service, if available, offers expedited processing within 24 hours.

If you are applying from outside the UK:

Standard service typically takes approximately 12 weeks.
Priority service can expedite the process to 6 weeks, subject to availability.
Should you have any questions or require our support with your Student Visa application, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you throughout the application process.

Disbursements

The following are potential disbursements and are not covered in the cost:

Home Office fees: You are responsible for paying these fees directly to the Home Office.

We will be responsible to uploading supporting documents to the UKVCAS / VFS / TLS websites or emailing them to the nominated Home Office document address, unless you instructed us otherwise. Our cost is charged separately and would be in the region of £80 – £180 + VAT per applicant, depending on the volume of documents.

Here is a link to the UKBA:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table

How Long Do I have to wait for an outcome.

The duration of your application processing cannot be guaranteed by us as it is dependent on the Home Office’s internal procedures. The Home Office provides information on typical timescales for applications made within the UK and outside the UK:

Applications made inside the UK:

Up to 6 months

Applications made outside the UK:

Standard service – 12 weeks
Priority service – 6 weeks (if available)

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/visa-decision-waiting-times

Priority Services

Please note that some applications may have the option of paying an additional fee for a Priority or Super Priority service to receive a quicker decision. If such an option is available for your application, we will advise you accordingly.

Appeals:

We are pleased to offer our advisory services for challenging refusals and lodging appeals to the First Tier Tribunal. As our valued client, you have the flexibility to choose between paying at hourly rates or opting for a fixed fee for our expert assistance.

On average, this type of work typically takes around 4 hours to complete. Therefore, the average costs for our services range from £600+ VAT. It’s important to note that the exact fee may vary based on the specific circumstances and complexity of your unique case.

We take great pride in providing our clients with professional and dedicated support throughout the appeal process, aiming for the best possible outcome in your case. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is ready to assist you promptly and efficiently.

Please note that our fees for Immigration matters are subject to VAT, currently set at 20% by the UK government.

LEGAL CONCERNS? LET'S NAVIGATE THEM TOGETHER!

Our commitment to accessibility ensures that no matter when a legal question or concern arises, you’ll have expert advice and representation at your fingertips.

Free Consultation: 0330 900 0377

Family Law

Personal Injury Claims

Cryptocurrency

Criminal Defence

Employment Law

Medical Negligence Claims

Immigration & Visa